We would like to invite you to take part in the national quiz “NATURA 2000 and birds of prey”. This year quiz’s focus is on protected areas, Lesser Kestrel, Saker Falcon, and Imperial Eagle. The quiz is directed towards 8th and 9th grade students from schools all over the country.
For three decades, the European Union has been trying to preserve biodiversity and nature for future generations through the NATURA 2000 ecological network. It was launched in May 1992 from interconnected land and sea areas. NATURA 2000 is the largest network of protected areas in the world. In Bulgaria, the network covers 34.4% of the country's territory - these are both land and sea areas.
Three of the species are on focus in this year’s national quiz. They are endangered and protected in Bulgaria. Green Balkans and other environmental organizations work for their reintroduction and protection over the past decades. You can find detailed information concerning the species on The 'NATURA 2000 in Bulgaria - NEW HORIZONS web site.
What do you need to participate in the quiz:
- If you teach students in 8th and 9th and if you want to take part in our quiz, you need to fill the following form https://forms.gle/LZ6nH7Z7doZ1UTgj6 until 20th of March;
(The form have to be filled and send by a teacher. If you are a student, and you want to participate, contact your teacher, and if they agree ask them to fill the form for you.)
- From 14th to 20th instructions, educational material and presentation will be sending to you;
- From 21st to 10th is the time when teachers can provide the information to the students;
- The quiz will be held from 11th to 15th of April. At a pre-requested time, we will send you a link to the questions - Google form, which students who apply will be able to fill out;
- On 21st of April we will announce the results. All participants and teachers will receive a certificate for participation and educational materials. The distinguished participants will receive special awards.
Natura 2000
Natura 2000 is the largest coordinated network for nature conservation. More than 30% of the territory of Bulgaria falls within the scope of the network - 120 areas for the protection of wild birds and 234 areas for the protection of natural habitats.
Lesser Kestrel
The Lesser Kestrel – once extinct as a nesting species in the country and successfully restored 25 years later, thanks to the Green Balkans activities in the Sakar Mountains. The species and its habitats are preserved in the Natura 2000 ecological network.
Saker Falcon
The Saker Falcon is a globally endangered species listed as critically endangered in Bulgaria. Although it was widespread in the past, in 2018 the first active nest of the species for the last 10 years was reported. The species and its habitats are subject to protection by the Natura 2000 ecological network.
Imperial Eagle
In the past, the Imperial Eagle was one of the most common birds of prey. Today, the population of the species in the country is estimated at only 25-30 pairs, concentrated in the Sakar Mountains and the Derventski heights. Critically endangered, the species and its habitats are protected by the Natura 2000 ecological network.
For contacts:
For three decades, the European Union has been trying to preserve biodiversity and nature for future generations through the NATURA 2000 ecological network. It was launched in May 1992 from interconnected land and sea areas. NATURA 2000 is the largest network of protected areas in the world. In Bulgaria, the network covers 34.4% of the country's territory - these are both land and sea areas.
Three of the species are on focus in this year’s national quiz. They are endangered and protected in Bulgaria. Green Balkans and other environmental organizations work for their reintroduction and protection over the past decades. You can find detailed information concerning the species on The 'NATURA 2000 in Bulgaria - NEW HORIZONS web site.
What do you need to participate in the quiz:
- If you teach students in 8th and 9th and if you want to take part in our quiz, you need to fill the following form https://forms.gle/LZ6nH7Z7doZ1UTgj6 until 20th of March;
(The form have to be filled and send by a teacher. If you are a student, and you want to participate, contact your teacher, and if they agree ask them to fill the form for you.)
- From 14th to 20th instructions, educational material and presentation will be sending to you;
- From 21st to 10th is the time when teachers can provide the information to the students;
- The quiz will be held from 11th to 15th of April. At a pre-requested time, we will send you a link to the questions - Google form, which students who apply will be able to fill out;
- On 21st of April we will announce the results. All participants and teachers will receive a certificate for participation and educational materials. The distinguished participants will receive special awards.
Natura 2000
Natura 2000 is the largest coordinated network for nature conservation. More than 30% of the territory of Bulgaria falls within the scope of the network - 120 areas for the protection of wild birds and 234 areas for the protection of natural habitats.
Lesser Kestrel
The Lesser Kestrel – once extinct as a nesting species in the country and successfully restored 25 years later, thanks to the Green Balkans activities in the Sakar Mountains. The species and its habitats are preserved in the Natura 2000 ecological network.
Saker Falcon
The Saker Falcon is a globally endangered species listed as critically endangered in Bulgaria. Although it was widespread in the past, in 2018 the first active nest of the species for the last 10 years was reported. The species and its habitats are subject to protection by the Natura 2000 ecological network.
Imperial Eagle
In the past, the Imperial Eagle was one of the most common birds of prey. Today, the population of the species in the country is estimated at only 25-30 pairs, concentrated in the Sakar Mountains and the Derventski heights. Critically endangered, the species and its habitats are protected by the Natura 2000 ecological network.
For contacts:
Elena Badeva - Communication officer; e-mail:ebadeva@greenbalkans.org; tel.: 0878567940
Bogdana Andonova - Communication officer; e-mail:bandonova@greenbalkans.org; tel.: 0886544365
Bogdana Andonova - Communication officer; e-mail:bandonova@greenbalkans.org; tel.: 0886544365